Soweto Travel Guide

Johannesburg

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A building with the address 8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, SOWETO.
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Stay near popular Soweto attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Soweto

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿4,462 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,462
฿5,132 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is ฿7,105 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿7,105
฿8,171 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
"This Hotel along with staff is top notch very well appointed rooms staff fantastic highly recommend"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
The price is ฿2,036 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,036
฿2,365 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (977 reviews)
"We really appreciated having both dinner and breakfast as options we could pay to have included. Although a fresh coat of paint was being done in the hallway, the paint fumes were extremely strong."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿2,892 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿2,892
฿3,325 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"everything good. the breakfast good but everyday the same"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

3.5 out of 5
135 West Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿1,859 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,859
฿2,138 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (867 reviews)
"Excelente opção ao lado do Nelson Mandela Square (um shopping e boulevard fantásicos). Bairro seguro e moderno. Funcionários simpáticos e prestativos (aliás, como todo o povo sulafricano). Café da manhã nota 10! Quarto limpo e chuveiro excelente. Não se preocupe com os adaptadores, pois os quartos ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
2 Hulley Road, Isando Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿3,302 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿3,302
฿3,797 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
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Where to stay in Soweto

Find the best Soweto areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Soweto
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Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.



Soweto Travel Guide